This is the revelation of the hermit's knowledge that life is an arrow of bronze, but it is not far from the bow.

This powerful couplet uses a profound metaphor to speak about the resilience of life. The 'rusty bow' (ख़दंग-ए-जस्ता) represents life when it feels worn out, tired, or diminished by time's struggles. However, the poet asserts that even in this state, it is not far from its original strength—the 'bow' (कमान). This teaches us that no matter how broken or weary we feel, our true potential and power to create change are still intact, waiting to be drawn back.